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How to Determine Eligibility and Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan 1. Determine Eligibilty View the following PDF document to verify that the business qualifies based on its location and type of injury.  This document also contains information on the interest rates being offered for this particular disaster. 2. Complete Necessary Forms Affected counties in The University of Scranton SBDC coverage area: Primary Counties (SBA Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans): Monroe, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming Contiguous Counties (SBA Economic Injury Loans Only): Bradford, Lackawanna and Pike Deadlines: Physical Damage Loan Deadline Date 9/05/2006 Economic Injury Deadline Date is 4/4/2007 The SBDC will assist you with:  Documentation of your loss Providing information on claim filing Locating and setting up short-term and permanent replacement facilities Assessing environmental cleanup options Submitting applications for available financial assistance, such as an SBA Disaster Loan Developing an emergency response plan Contact Us: You can reach us toll-free at (800) 829-7232 or by email: sbdc@scranton.edu   Additional Resources: FEMA Disaster Recovery Center information http://www.fema.gov/assistance/register.shtm SBA Disaster Loan: How to Apply http://www.sba.gov/disaster_recov/loaninfo/dloanassit.html The University of Scranton SBDC information http://sbdc.scranton.edu/ Binghamton University SBDC information (for Broome & Tioga Counties in NY) http://sbdc.binghamton.edu Skylands SBDC information (for Warren & Sussex Counties in NJ) http://njsbdc.com/contact/skylands.php

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